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All the Leeds “freedom parties” starting at 00:01 on July 19
Clubbing returns at one minute past midnight on July 19th and Leeds' promoters are raring to go. These are the unlocking parties you don't want to miss.
As "freedom day" approaches at break-neck speed, a whole host of clubs in Leeds are preparing to throw open their doors at one minute past midnight for clubbers who just can't wait any longer.
Sounds good? We thought so too.
If you can't wait any longer for a dance, check out these club nights below for some freedom party inspiration.
Leeds' BIG Re-Opening Party at The Backroom
This speakeasy bar, event space and nightclub on Call Lane is throwing open its doors at one minute past midnight for a huge party to celebrate the return of nightlife in Leeds. There'll be DJs across two floors and hundreds of other party-goers to rave alongside. Open until 6am, head down for a selection of the finest hip-hop, house, and r&b from DJs Dan Hills, Chris Powell and friends.
Clubbing returns at one minute past midnight on July 19th and Leeds' promoters are raring to go / Image: Mint Warehouse
00:01 Return Of The Dancefloor at SPACE
Down one of Leeds' most iconic underground venues, there's a packed lineup of 11 different DJs on the roster as SPACE returns to the fore. Headlined by DANNY T, the main room will see all things house, bass and hard-hitting anthems, whilst room 2 will focus on r&b, hip-hop and urban jams.
Think three rooms, world-class DJ’s and live performances from entertainers at Pryzm. The doors will open at bang on 00:01 for one of the biggest unlocking parties in the city.
The countdown for the return of clubbing is on as "freedom day" approaches / Image: The Warehouse Leeds
The Freedom Raves at The Warehouse
Hosted in partnership with Sleepin' Is Cheatin', The Warehouse will host a huge midnight rave to celebrate the return of nightlife to the city. Expect a solid six hours of tech-house vibes and belting four to the floor anthems. The Warehouse is also throwing a part two on Monday 19th.
System presents The Grand Reopening at Mint Warehouse
This huge night of techno and house has already been arranged a few times due to changes in the unlocking dates. Archie Hamilton, Sofi and Annie Errez. Tickets are sold out for this one but you can join the waiting list here.
Freedom Day All-Nighter at Mean-Eyed Cat Bar
Party until sunrise at this Merrion Street bar with free entry and banging cocktails going through right up to 6 am. No tickets needed., just turn up and get stuck in.
A clock-strikes-midnight party at Manahatta, Greek Street
New York-inspired bar Manahatta on Greek Street will be partying into the early hours of 3am on 19th July, with a clock-strikes-midnight party marking the end of all restrictions in England. There will be a new years eve style countdown at midnight with confetti and fifty glasses of free prosecco at the bar to toast to the start of a new clubbing era. Booking is encouraged but not necessary.
Feature image - The Warehouse Leeds.
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Kevin Sinfield will return to Leeds for his final 7 in 7 challenge in honour of Rob Burrow
Leeds legend Kevin Sinfield is set to take on his seventh and final 7 in 7 challenge this month.
The former Leeds Rhinos captain will begin 7 in 7: The Grand Finale next Sunday 27 September.
Wondering what on earth that is? Allow us to fill you in.
Sinfield will be running an ultra-marathon every day for seven days, and this time it's across the north of England including a special stop off right here in Leeds.
Not only that, but the challenge will bring Sinfield back to some of the places that have played a huge part in his rugby league career.
The route will visit all 12 English Betfred Super League grounds, starting at Hull KR before travelling through Yorkshire and eventually crossing the Pennines towards Manchester where Sinfield is from.
Here in Leeds, we can expect Sinfield to arrive at Headingley Stadium on Wednesday 30 September at 11:14am, before leaving towards Pudsey Civic Hall at 11:40am.
The challenge will then finish at Old Trafford on Saturday 3 October, where Sinfield will arrive ahead of the Super League Grand Final.
Since the first annual challenge back in 2020, Kevin Sinfield and his team have raised over £11 million for the MND community with six charities set to benefit once again from this years fundraising.
It's an amazing challenge for an amazing cause, and you can donate and find out more about the challenge here.
Good luck Kevin and the team, we know you'll smash it.
Channel 4 needs people from Yorkshire who think they can survive the apocalypse for a new TV series
Lydia Mastrolonardo
Have you always wondered how long you’d last in an apocalypse?
Well now's your chance, as Apocalypse is potentially coming back to Channel 4 for a second series, with producers having put out a nationwide casting call for contestants willing to take part.
The casting call simply reads: "Do you think you have what it takes to survive the end of the world?"
Described as a dystopian series designed to test the creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience of our nation, Apocalypse sees players are pushed out of their comfort zones and put to the ultimate test.
In the series, ordinary people are tasked with surviving for 28 days in an abandoned city - used previously only for the military to practice urban warfare - with no food, running water, electricity or heat.
Produced by The Garden - which is part of ITV Studios - for Channel 4, the show’s creators are now calling on people from Yorkshire with the 'courage and ingenuity' to compete, to get in touch and apply for the potential second series.
Does your mate always bang on after watching a post-apocalyptic film that they would’ve done things differently? Or is the news at the moment freaking you out and you want to give the end of the world a bit of a practice run? Either way, sign up, test that plan you’ve built in your head, and see if you’ve really got what it takes.
Applications are now open, and all you need to do is fill in a short application form and one of the production team will get back to you if they would like to proceed. Come on, let's prove what we're made of.
Applications close on Sunday 4 October 2026 at midnight, and you must be 18 or above, with a valid UK or ROI passport, to enter.
Georgina Pellant -
15th July 2021 
